Archive for the ‘Coping Techniques’ Category

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Know Your Love Language? Learn to Speak it Well Despite Chronic Illness

Posted on February 5, 2024

Did you know each of us shows affection and love in different ways? No matter who you might be cuddled up to this Valentine’s Day, it’s important to understand that a successful intimate relationship is a constantly evolving process of tuning in, adapting, and forging deeper connections, compassion, and caring for one another. Becoming aware […]

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10 clever comebacks for handling offensive comments about hEDS

Posted on August 23, 2023

Living with a rare disease like hEDS (Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) can lead to misunderstandings and sometimes offensive comments from people who don’t get it. However, handling these remarks with wit and wisdom can make the situation easier and lighten the load. Here are ten clever comebacks for handling offensive comments about hEDS: “You’re just lazy.” […]

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Toxic Positivity: Recognizing It and Preserving Your Spoons

Posted on August 21, 2023

When it comes to health crises, only a few diagnoses can be as daunting as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). But you know what they say, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” – or, in this case, when life gives you chronic pain and mobility issues, make jokes (if you can)! Before we dive into the […]

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Wrap Yourself in a Blanket of Love: How to Foster Self-Compassion

Posted on January 23, 2023

Self-compassion (and self-care) are sometimes misunderstood as selfish, self-cherishing, or self-indulgent, but this couldn’t be further from the truth, especially when you live with chronic illness or chronic pain such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Self-compassion is the act of offering ourselves the same care and compassion we would give to others. It is simply the […]

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Spoons Theory | What Actually It Is?

Posted on December 8, 2021

When somebody raises spoons, what do you think first? You might contemplate the piece of silverware. One that is utilized to eat things like soup or ice cream. Except if you are somebody with an ongoing chronic illness, then, at that point, you may rather think about the Spoon Theory. Until someone doesn’t properly know […]

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Free Webinar: “Physical Therapy Protocol for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome” – Recording Available

Posted on December 2, 2015

Watch the recording of this free webinar.
When you purchase the book through the following link, $1.00 will support EDS Awareness programs.

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Free Webinar: “Living Life Again with Dignity Using Medical Marijuana” – Recording Available

Posted on October 5, 2015

Watch the recording of this free webinar. “Living Life Again with Dignity Using Medical Marijuana” presented by Ellen Lenox Smith.

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Ehlers-Danlos – “An Accident Waiting To Happen”

Posted on June 18, 2015

Philip Howard was the 88th person in Britain to be diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). He has written a book about his fight to overcome adversity. Philip Howard’s new book “An Accident Waiting To Happen” tells of living with a rare condition that leaves him prone to falling over and breaking bones. Ben Blosse reports. […]

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